Verona Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private Tour with a Local Guide

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2 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This walking tour offers a truly local take on Verona—far beyond the standard sightseeing route. With your host, you’ll explore tucked-away corners, riverside paths, artisan boutiques, and historic gems that most travelers miss. Whether you're sipping wine in a quiet square, discussing Roman architecture, or learning about Verona’s political and poetic past, this is your chance to explore like a local—not a tourist.

After booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests and travel style. Based on your responses, you’ll be matched with a like-minded host who will contact you directly to suggest a personalized itinerary. You’ll agree on a meeting point and time, and your route can adapt as the day unfolds.

What's Included

Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and recommendations
Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Flexible durations and start times—choose your preferred option when booking
Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

This is a private walking experience. Your host will meet you at your selected hotel, and the tour will begin on foot. If you’d prefer to meet at a central location instead, please choose the meeting point option. If your hotel isn’t on the list, simply select the central landmark option. Once you’ve booked, our Experience Planners will get in touch to confirm the meeting point and help with any final details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable start to your personalized tour. NO private vehicle is included. For longer distances, your host may suggest using public transport. Any transport costs can be settled on the day.

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Meeting point

This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 6 hours (approximately)
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    See Verona through the eyes of someone who lives and loves it—wandering between ancient amphitheaters, hidden gardens, riverside paths, and lively piazzas. This isn’t a tour; it’s a flexible, personalized experience shaped around you. Before your walk, your host will send a short questionnaire to understand your interests—whether you're into Roman history, wine culture, architecture, or local secrets. Here are some places you might explore:

    Admission ticket free
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    Stand before the Roman Arena where gladiators once fought and opera still echoes today. Verona’s largest square is where ancient spectacle and modern rhythm meet under open skies.

    Admission ticket free
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    Walk beneath this majestic Roman gate, once the grand entrance to ancient Verona. Its weathered limestone arch still bears the weight of empire, welcoming you into centuries of history.

    Admission ticket free
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    Step into this stately square, watched over by Dante’s statue and framed by noble palaces. Once the seat of Venetian power, it remains a quiet crossroads of poetry and politics.

    Admission ticket free
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    Follow this arcaded riverside street, where faded columns and quiet corners tell forgotten tales. A tranquil stretch just beyond the crowds, it offers stories, shade, and a slower pace.

    Admission ticket free
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    Cross Verona’s oldest bridge, rebuilt stone by stone after WWII. As the Adige flows beneath you, your host shares stories of floods, empires, and resilience.

    Admission ticket free
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    Climb the hill—or take the funicular—and pause at the top for panoramic views over Verona’s rooftops, river bends, and bell towers. The perfect place to reflect and take it all in.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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